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Microsoft is pushing PC makers to stop treating USB Type-C as a cosmetic port and to implement the platform-level hooks Windows 11 needs to deliver consistent, useful notifications when Type‑C connections behave unexpectedly. The company’s guidance — now baked into Windows’ hardware requirements...

Microsoft pushed a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) update for select Snapdragon X–powered Surface devices that, in some cases, has removed the user-accessible Battery Limit toggle and left machines unable to charge beyond roughly 50 percent—effectively halving usable battery...

Microsoft has quietly expanded its Surface firmware this week to give Snapdragon-powered Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7 owners the same on-device battery charge-limit controls that Intel-based models and the newer Surface Pro 12‑inch and Surface Laptop 13‑inch already received — meaning you...

Samsung's confirmation of the Galaxy S25 Fan Edition (FE) has generated significant anticipation among tech enthusiasts and consumers alike. Traditionally, Samsung's FE models offer a balanced mix of flagship features at a more accessible price point, and the S25 FE appears poised to continue...

The evolving landscape of USB Type-C has brought both promise and confusion to the world of Windows PCs. As Microsoft takes proactive measures to standardize capabilities with new minimum requirements, consumers and manufacturers alike are poised to experience a significant shift in both...

Microsoft’s bold initiative to standardize and enhance USB-C functionality on new Windows 11 PCs marks a significant turning point in the ongoing saga of USB reliability. For years, the Universal Serial Bus—despite its name—has been anything but universal in the user experience it offers across...

Microsoft has announced a significant overhaul of USB-C port functionality in Windows 11 devices, aiming to standardize and enhance user experience across the board. This initiative addresses longstanding inconsistencies where USB-C ports varied in their support for data transfer, charging, and...

Microsoft is making a bold bet on the future of Windows 11 by elevating the hardware baseline, particularly through strict enforcement of USB-C, USB4, and USB 3.0 requirements for modern laptops. This decision, communicated via an official blog post and reflected in the latest updates to the...

The mention "Get a GaN charger with two USB-C ports for $60 in this deal" appears as a brief highlight or offer on the BleepingComputer site, likely as a promoted or sidebar deal, but it does not have detailed information or a full article within the page about the charger itself. If you're...

The supplied charger for this laptop is a big, heavy (330 grammes), 65W charger which is big and heavy to carry if you are travelling light. If I travel with a lightweight (90 grammes), 30W, PD type charger, and only charge when the laptop is shut down or asleep, obviously charging will be a...

My device: Gateway 2-in-1 notebook, running W11 home. Since I mainly use my notebook computer like a desktop, it is almost always plugged in to the mains. I'd like to be able to set it to stop charging at a desired level, let's say 80%, since i feel that would be better for the battery. I...

I'm not sure if this is the right forum for my question... My original Surface Pro stopped charging, so I exchanged it for a refurbished Surface Pro from Microsoft. It is running very slowly on my new machine after I cloned the original. Maybe it's a problem with the machine rather than cloning...

I got 3 new batteries recently for 3 different model laptops (Windows 10). One is working as expected. The other two batteries work well and charge and discharge normally. They are usually kept plugged in most of the time. we get a lot of power interruptions so then the batteries discharge a...

Hi, my laptop slows down a lot when it's plugged in and stutters on games it should easily be able to play. The rated charger for it is 45w, I am currently using a 65w charger and still the same issue. I've tried everything but to no use. My brother has the exact same type of laptop but doesn't...

When the charger is plugged in the battery charge display is stuck at 8% for several minutes. Other times when the battery is fully charged and the charger is unplugged the battery display remains stuck at 100% for several minutes. The laptop also shuts down due to a low battery. Before it shuts...

Hey there, My dell studio 1555 has started to shut down when either connected exclusively or connected with battery latched inning. There is no issue in charging the battery. What could be the problem? Its a used laptop which I purchased few days back , was on windows 7, have installed win 10...

Is it ok to plug a laptop in while it is running. I find myself doing that and thought maybe I should check it out on the forum. Thanks.

A while back I started a thread concerning my Toshiba laptop. One day it worked fine. Next day it wouldn’t even turn on, using either AC or battery. Even the light on the front, showing connection to AC, remained unlit. Yep, she was completely dead. So, I went and bought a new HP laptop but kept...

My PC: HP laptop, Windows 10 home, version 1709 I have a question, not a problem. When I'm plugged in to AC and the battery reaches 100% charge, the battery meter shows it's still charging. Is this any reason for concern? Thanks.

Good news, so far ... My new AIVANT AC Power Bank 42000mAh/200W is charging my Dell Inspiron 17" 8th Generation i7 Laptop ... up to 58% in around 50 minutes. This unit is small enough that I can carry around in a backpack, or messenger bag. The Power Bank measures: 7-3/4"x5-1/2"x1-3/4".